A Family-Friendly Spring Break Staycation

As your friends start cluttering their Facebook walls with Spring Break pictures, you dont need to feel left out just because you couldnt get out of town! No matter the location, all those pictures have the same thing in common: exuberant meals, exotic landscapes, silly looking cocktails, cute furry animals from the local zoo and maybe a coconut bra. And you can accomplish all that in your own town. Heres how: Photo: Microsoft Images Kids playing with a dog Pet Shelter Its not quite a zoo, but your kids will love it even more. If youve been meaning to get your children a dog , Spring Break is the ideal time to do so. Your kids will be home for at least a week, meaning they can get accustomed to walking the dog, cleaning up after it, and being part of the potty training process if necessary. Not to mention, Spring time weather is perfect for potty training! Microsoft i...